Emergency

Community Support

Fund

Webinar

May 21, 2020

Agenda

1. Introduction to the Emergency Community

Support Fund (ECSF).

2. Selection Criteria for Funding.

3. Introducing the Intermediaries.

4. Applying for Funding.

5. Question and Answers.

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ECSF - Introduction

• The Government of Canada has invested $350 million to

improve the ability of community organizations to serve

vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 crisis.

• The investment will flow through national intermediaries

that have the ability to get funds quickly to community

organizations that serve vulnerable populations.

• Overall, the objective of the ECSF is to support

community organizations to serve vulnerable populations

during the COVID-19 crisis.

Selection Criteria

• An intermediary will fund a community organization

to deliver a project only if the project:

– addresses a pressing social inclusion or well-being need

caused by COVID-19, by supplying the necessaries of life

and supporting activities of daily living,

– serves one or more vulnerable populations during COVID-

19,

– can be carried out in a short timeframe with a reasonable

budget, and

– is not receiving funding from another intermediary, another

federal COVID-19 response program or a different source.

Three Intermediaries for ECSF

• United Way Centraide Canada

• Canadian Red Cross

• Community Foundations of Canada

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• 78 United Way Centraides (UWCs)

serving 5,000+ communities across

Canada

• $520 million+ raised annually to

improve lives in local communities

• 1 M+ donors and volunteers

• 5,800+ programs delivered or

supported to help those in need

United Way Centraide thanks the

Government of Canada for its support to

local communities:

1) Seniors in vulnerable situation

through Employment and Social

Development Canada’s New

Horizons for Seniors Programs

1) Emergency Community Support

Fund to meet the urgent needs of

vulnerable individuals and families

affected by COVID-19

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Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)

• ECSF Community Service

Organizations Funding Stream

• Every year, 211 connects over 2 million

Canadians to vital community and social

service resources

• 85% of Canadians currently have access to

211 service

• 89% of callers report receiving the help they

need from a 211 referral

• 211 Scaling & Service Expansion

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Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)

All 78 local United Way Centraides will manage the

process for charities and other qualified donees. In some

cases, non-profits may be supported through a trustee or

directly as an agent to carry out specific activities. Please

connect with your local United Way Centraide to see if

you are eligible.

Community Service Organizations seeking ECSF funds

will be asked to provide details including a budget, the

services and activities they propose, the vulnerable

populations these services will reach, and where the

services will be delivered.

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Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)

To find the local United Way

Centraide to apply to in your

community:

EN:

https://www.unitedway.ca/blog/ecsf/

FR:

https://www.centraide.ca/blog/ecsf/

COVID-19 Emergency Support to Community Organizationsredcross.ca/communityorganizations

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Canadian Red Cross COVID-19 Emergency Support for Community Organizations will be delivered through two main programs:

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1. Granting Program for Non-profits

2. Preventing Disease Transmission Training and Equipment Program

Granting Program for Non-profitsWho can apply?

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To be eligible an organization must:

✔Not be a registered charity or qualified donee;

✔Be undertaking direct service delivery to those who are most vulnerable

to the impacts of COVID-19;

✔Be incorporated or established in Canada, or have principal registered

office address in Canada;

✔Have annual revenues of $1,500,000 or less;

✔Have been in operation on or before December 31, 2019;

✔Regularly dedicate at least 50 per cent of core activities to direct service

delivery;

✔Require a minimum grant of $5,000;

✔Have a governance structure with at least three people on the board,

management or committee, etc.;

✔Have internal measures in place, such as practices and procedures for

internal controls and accountability; and

✔Conduct activities that fall into at least one of the activity areas listed.

Granting Program for Non-profitsWhat types of activities could be funded?

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To respond to increased demand for goods and services as a result of COVID-19.

To adapt or realign existing service delivery and programming to a COVID-19 reality.

To deliver new services or programming as a result of new needs or losses arising as a result of COVID-19.

To recruit, engage and support volunteers to deliver services required to respond toCOVID-19.

To support efforts to increase community awareness, information and education related to COVID-19.

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Granting Program for Non-profitsHelpful Resources

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All resources are available online and comply

with accessibility standards:

1. Program Guidelines

2. 1-pager

3. Frequently Asked Questions

4. “Is my organization Eligible”

5. Terms & Conditions

6. Vulnerable Populations Definitions

7. Eligible Costing Guidelines

8. Technical Guidelines

9. Video: Application Process

Granting Program for Non-profitsApplication Process

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1Applicants apply via SM Apply

2Canadian Red Cross validation of organization type and eligibility

3Assessment of applications based on priorities previously listed

4Selection of applications

5Offers of funding and signing of Grant Agreements

6Projects begin (reminder that retrospective funding is permissible!)

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Preventing Disease Transmission Training & Equipment ProgramWho can apply?

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Organizations that meet all of the following eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply:

✔ Are registered charities, qualified donees or non-profit organizations;

✔Are undertaking direct service delivery to those who are most vulnerable to the

impacts of COVID-19;

✔Are incorporated or established in Canada or have a principal registered office

address in Canada;

✔Have annual revenues of $1,500,000 or less;

✔Have been in operation on or before December 31, 2019 (preference will be

given to organizations that have been in operation for at least 12 months);

✔Regularly dedicate at least 50 per cent of core activities to direct service

delivery;

✔Have a governance structure with at least three people on the board,

management committee, etc.;

✔Have internal measures in place, such as practices and procedures for internal

controls and accountability; and/or

✔Working with clients in low and medium risk environments.

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Preventing Disease Transmission Training & Equipment ProgramPreference will be given to:

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Undertaking vital direct service delivery or essential supports;

Addressing a pressing social inclusion or wellbeing need caused by COVID-19 through their direct service delivery;

Supporting vulnerable populations through direct service delivery; and/or

Have unrestricted cash reserves of less than 20 per cent of their annual operating budget (as an indication of financial vulnerability).

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Preventing Disease Transmission Training & Equipment ProgramHelpful Resources

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All resources are available online and comply

with accessibility standards:

1. Program Guidelines

2. 1-pager on eligibility

3. “What to expect”

4. Frequently Asked Questions

5. “Is my organization Eligible”

6. Terms & Conditions

7. Vulnerable Populations Definitions

8. Technical Guidelines

9. Video: Application Process

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Preventing Disease Transmission Training & Equipment ProgramApplication Process

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1Applicants apply via SM Apply

2Canadian Red Cross validation of organization type and eligibility

3Assessment of applications based on priorities previously listed

4Selection of applications

5Training dates are selected and equipment is shipped

6Training takes place, equipment is distributed

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What is a community foundation?

Community foundations are philanthropic

organizations that direct grants, leadership and

other investments toward community

initiatives.

Across Canada, there are 191 community foundations,

with more than 90% of communities having access to a

community foundation.

The ECSF will be managed at the local community level by

a network of community foundations, located across the

country.

Visit our website to find the community foundation

nearest you.

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Eligible Organizations

CFC’s ECSF program will support

qualified donees in running projects at

the community level that serve

vulnerable populations that have been

especially affected by COVID-19.

Eligible projects include ongoing programs that

meet the eligibility criteria outlined in this document.

Qualified donees should be in touch with their local

community foundation to learn more about

available grant sizes.

Applicants will be required to share how their

project assists vulnerable populations, the

populations they serve, and the impact of the

project on the community.

For more information, visit the

Canada Revenue Agency

Charities Listing &

Qualified Donees

Examples of qualified donees include:

● Registered charities

● Registered Canadian amateur athletic

associations

● Registered Canadian municipalities

● First Nation or other municipal or public

body performing a function of

government in Canada

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Eligible Projects & Expenses

The ESCF will provide immediate financial support

for projects that are serving vulnerable populations

as they manage the impacts of COVID-19.

Qualified donees may apply for more than one

grant, as long as each application describes a

distinct project.

Specifically, eligible projects will:

● Clearly address a pressing social inclusion or well-

being need caused by COVID-19;

● Serve one or more vulnerable groups (see full list on

our website);

● Be carried out in a short timeframe with a

reasonable budget, before March 31, 2021

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Timeline & How to Apply

The community foundation network is now

accepting applications.

Applications must be submitted before July 27, 2020 for

activities occurring between April 1, 2020 and March 31,

2021. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you are eligible and would like to apply, please reach out to

your local community foundation to discuss your project and

application.

When you are ready to apply, please visit the Application

Portal. Please review this video (link forthcoming) for

instructions and help with submitting your application.

If your organization is located in an area that is not served by

a community foundation and you are interested in applying,

please contact CFC at covid19@communityfoundations.ca

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Resources to Help You Apply

Applicant Guides

Screencap Video

FAQs

Eligibility Quiz

Participating CF Map

Your Local CF

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Application Portal

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Application, Grant & Reporting Summary

If you decide to apply, the online portal will allow you to create & submit your application.

EligibilityQuiz

GrantApplication

ElectronicBanking Info

GrantAgreement

● Eligibility

● Approximately 2 minutes to complete

GrantReporting

● Five sections

● Approximately 15 minutes to complete

● Banking information

● Voided Cheque

● Terms & Conditions

● Confirming Reporting Requirements

● Due by March 31st, 2021

● Simple Reporting

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Grant Decision Turnaround Times & Adjudication

As this is an emergency fund, we have developed a responsive granting process. Applications will be

assessed on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect to hear within 10 business days.

ApplicationSubmitted

Application Under Review

RegularReviews

QualifiedDonee

GrantDecision

TimelyValidation

FundsTransferred

Grant Agreement

Questions and Answers

• Please submit questions through the chat

function and they will be directed towards

Employment and Social Development

Canada or one of the three Intermediaries.